Sunday, July 5th, 2009

Brophy Clark, Pinot Noir, Ashley's Vineyard, 2005
Mt. Difficulty, Pinot Noir, Central Otago, 2005
Sanguis, Infidels, California, 2006

Friday, July 3rd, 2009

Alondra, Chardonnay, Middleridge Ranch, Mendocino, 2008
Bonny Doon, Vin Gris de Cigare, California, 2007
Adelaida, School House Crush, Paso Robles, 2006
Cafaro, Emily Elizabeth Merlot, Napa, 2004
Slingshot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2006

Villa Creek, Avenger, Paso Robles, 2006
Forlorn Hope, Mil Amores, Dewitt Vineyard, Amador County, 2006
Sanguis, Infidels, California, 2006

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

A. Rafenelli, Zinfandel, Dry Creek, 2005
Chateau Cantemerle, Haut Medoc, France, 1996
Silver Oak, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, 1998

And a slew of others

Sunday, June 27th, 2009

Didier Daguneau, Pur Sang, Blanc Fume de Pouilly, Loire, France, 2006
Bodegas Muga, Reserva, Spain, 2001
Reif, Cabernet Franc, Niagra on the Lake, Canada, 2004

Friday, June 26th, 2009

At the Conan O'Brien Show with Mike Smith

Jayson, Chardonnay, Napa, 2005
12 C, Cabernet Sauvignon, George III Vineyard, Napa, 2007
Myriad, Cabernet Sauvignon, Kenefick Ranch, Napa, 2007
Myriad, Syrah, Las Madres, Carneros, 2007
Alban, Syrah "Reva", Edna Valley, 2005
Jonata, Cabernet Franc, Santa Ynez, 2005

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

A great day of interesting wines

Corte Gardini, Bardolino, Italy, 2006
Sesti, Monteleccio, Montalcino, Italy, 2007
Sesti, Rosso di Montalcino, Italy, 2007
Guido Porro, Barolo, Italy, 2004
Cantine Valpane, Barbera, 2006
Cantine Valpane, Valpane, 2001*
Domaine Fontsainte, Corbieres, France, 2006
Domaine Gallety, Cotes du Vivarais, France, 2006

Casa Mendes Vinho Verde, Portugal, 2008 (Smoking deal!)
Kopke, Vinho Branco, Douro, Portugal, 2008
Quinta das Maias, Malvasia Fina/Encruzado/Verdelho/Cercial, Portugal, 2005
Quinta das Roques, Encruzado Reserva, Portugal, 2007
Quinta do Correio Tinto, 2006
Maias Tinto, 2007
Quinta dos Roques Tinto, 2006
Kopke Fine Ruby Port
Kopke Vintage Port, 2007

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Claiborne and Churchill

Gewurztraminer, Edna, 2007
Dry Riesling, Edna, 2007
Pinot Noir, Edna, 2006

Solid wines. Very solid.